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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was considered an aggravating circumstance in the veteran's case?
(a) He was a decorated war hero.
(b) He was once arrested for drunkenness as a civilian.
(c) He once assaulted a police officer.
(d) He served in the foreign legion.

2. How do Volpatte and Fouillade capture the two German soldiers?
(a) The Germans came across the lines to surrender.
(b) The soldiers accidentally fall into their shell hole.
(c) They surprise the soldiers at night.
(d) They tell the Germans they are scouts for an entire battalion.

3. What is the squad's duty at night?
(a) To man a sentry post.
(b) To build emergency earthworks.
(c) To carry ammunition to the front.
(d) To escort the wounded to the rear.

4. How are Volpatte and Fouillade's positions discovered?
(a) They send up a flare.
(b) They sing loudly.
(c) The 204th stumbles across them.
(d) They use a signaling mirror.

5. How long was Volpatte on leave to recover from his injury?
(a) Six months.
(b) One month.
(c) Two months.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. The "Moroccan Division" is admired for what?

2. Cpl. Bertrand is described as being which of the following?

3. The narrator compares Lamuse to what mythological figure?

4. Where do the events of the first chapter take place?

5. Why do the gentlemen of the depot take care to avoid Volpatte?

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